Armor and Costumes: Unique Style of the 16th and 17th Century Warlords. 1991. ..

Armor and Costumes: Unique Style of the 16th and 17th Century Warlords Author:
Takakura, Riichiro
Publisher:
Sendai City Museum
Release Date:
1991
Seller Category:
JAPAN
Qty Available:
1
Condition:
Used: Excellent
Sku: 02081
Notes: Near Fine 8vo 10 1/8" x 7 1/2" Japanese and English language, pictorial gatefolded softcover featuring a detail of a helmet shaped as a three-faced god to front, image of Jinbaori surcoat with black and scarlet wool to back, white lettering to front and spine, very minor wear to spine and tips, otherwise, sharp tips, tightly bound, and unmarked throughout. 2 + [1] 109 + 1 pp., replete with full-color and black-and-white images, Greetings by Sendai City Museum Director Riichiro Takakura, essay "Unique Style of the Warlords," timeline of Warlords and Battles, and 2 essays only in Japanese. Published on the occasion of the exhibition "Armor and Costumes: Unique Style of the 16th and 17th century Warlords" at the Sendai City Museum in 1991. From the Greetings: "In the exhibition 'Armor and Costumes: Unique Style of the 16th and 17th century Warlords', you will feel warlords' hearts expressed by their armor and costumes reflecting the personality of warlords who played an active part from the period." Heavy and oversized items may require additional shipping.